A 15-year-old boy who was the subject of a "critical missing" case on Saturday was beaten to death amid an allegation that he'd stolen a video game system, family members told WISN 12 NEWS. Dennis King's body was found Sunday near North 12th Street and West Keefe Avenue, not far from where he'd reportedly last been seen on May 11. "He was a smart kid," the teen's mother, Dombanee Lincoln, said at an evening vigil "He was really sweet. He was kind-hearted. He liked to do art. ... I just can't believe this happened to my baby. He didn't deserve this."Police on Saturday evening issued a missing person's alert for King. A follow-up email from police just 10 hours later provided no details but said the search had been called off.Lincoln said she identified her son, a freshman at James Madison High School, through a photo provided to her by police.Several suspects in the case were arrested, family members said. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department, who as of Sunday evening had not confirmed the death nor any of the details shared by family members. A GoFundMe account was established to help the family with funeral and burial costs. Get breaking news alerts with the WISN 12 app or our email newsletters.Follow us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

MILWAUKEE —

A 15-year-old boy who was the subject of a "critical missing" case on Saturday was beaten to death amid an allegation that he'd stolen a video game system, family members told WISN 12 NEWS.

Dennis King's body was found Sunday near North 12th Street and West Keefe Avenue, not far from where he'd reportedly last been seen on May 11.

"He was a smart kid," the teen's mother, Dombanee Lincoln, said at an evening vigil "He was really sweet. He was kind-hearted. He liked to do art. ... I just can't believe this happened to my baby. He didn't deserve this."

Police on Saturday evening issued a missing person's alert for King. A follow-up email from police just 10 hours later provided no details but said the search had been called off.

Lincoln said she identified her son, a freshman at James Madison High School, through a photo provided to her by police.

Several suspects in the case were arrested, family members said. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department, who as of Sunday evening had not confirmed the death nor any of the details shared by family members.

Dozens gather for the vigil for 15 year old, Dennis King, in Milwaukee. His family and friends say he was beaten to death and his body dumped over accusations of a stolen video game system @WISN12News at 10 pic.twitter.com/bNGEYBlNT5